Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day
• Shift Hours: Varying start times between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM; end times between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM
• Weekend Requirement: PET/CT scans may be performed on Saturdays if needed (e.g., equipment downtime or backlog)
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: No floating between service lines or sister facilities
• Facility Type: Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma center
• Total Staffed Beds: 865
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Teal top and black pants
• Parking: Paid parking required nights and weekends only (one-time $20 parking pass)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in South Carolina (SCRQSA)
• Minimum 1 year of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NMTCB(N) or ARRT(N) certification
• NMTCB(CT) or ARRT(R) or ARRT(CT) certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3) through a third-party vendor
• Background checks including:

  • SSN trace
  • County and statewide criminal checks (including South Carolina)
  • Sex offender registry
  • National criminal background
  • FACIS 3 and international searches if applicable
• E-Verify attestation confirming work eligibility in the US
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder if verification pending
• Primary source verification of active, unencumbered South Carolina license with no pending actions
• Nursys verification for applicable licenses
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if prior positive
  • Annual TB questionnaire
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (August 1 - March 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules and OurDay platform training prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start
• Radiation exposure attestation form must be completed prior to start
• Agency must provide radiation badge and monthly or quarterly radiation exposure reports
• Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June-November), especially August and September
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Locals accepted on a case-by-case basis within a 60-mile radius

Additional Notes

• Approval required for block scheduling prior to assignment but not guaranteed
• Facility may require additional competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• All certifications must be current and not expire within 30 days of assignment start date
• Sterile Processing Techs have additional physical assessment and lab requirements (not applicable to this role)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with advanced imaging technology and a supportive team. Candidates should be prepared for compliance with rigorous credentialing and health requirements.